scraping
noun
1. (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
- they collected blood scrapings for analysis
Definition categories: object, fragment
2. a harsh noise made by scraping
- the scrape of violin bows distracted her
Similar word(s): scrape, scratch, scratching
Definition categories: event, noise
3. a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
- all that bowing and scraping did not impress him
Similar word(s): scrape
Definition categories: communication, bow, bowing, obeisance
Sentences with scraping as a noun:
- the scrapings of roads and ditches
verb
1. present participle of scrape